The Advocate, February 16, 2022
President's Message: With Millions in New Funding, PPS Cuts Teachers
February 16, 2022
Dear Educator, Next year, we expect PPS to have more funding than we have ever seen. So we were shocked to learn this week that instead of taking this opportunity to invest in smaller class sizes and direct supports to students, PPS is planning...
Read MoreWhat Happens if I am Unassigned?
February 15, 2022
This week, PPS started the staffing process by releasing initial staffing allocations to schools. Some schools and programs are seeing a reduction of staff, potentially resulting in unassignments. Your PAT/PPS contract (Article 18) provides a process for determining which educator(s) will be “unassigned” from their current worksite,...
Read MorePAT Scholarships for Future Educators of Color
February 15, 2022
Here at PAT we want to do all we can to support our BIPOC students and staff who are interested in pursuing a rewarding career in education. PAT will be providing two $6,000 scholarships for future educators of color! Do you know a BIPOC...
Read MoreKnow Your Contract: Unpaid Leave-- Deadline March 1st
February 15, 2022
If you are considering taking an Unpaid Leave next year, please review the deadline listed below. (Additional information regarding these unpaid leaves can be found on the PPS website.) Full-Year Unpaid Leave March 1st 17.4.1 Requests for a full year unpaid Personal, Exchange, or Career Development...
Read MorePAT Election Reminder- Vote by February 24th
February 15, 2022
Don’t forget to vote in the 2022 PAT Elections! Votes must be submitted by Thursday, February 24 at 5:00 PM. The ballot lists candidates for PAT President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Board Directors, OEA RA delegates, and NEA RA delegates. If you have not...
Read MorePAT PAC Makes Early Endorsements for May Primary
February 15, 2022
The PAT Political Action Committee is proud to extend an early endorsement to two incumbent Oregon House of Representatives running for re-election. The PAT PAC offers early endorsement only to candidates whom we have endorsed in the past, and who have a strong record...
Read MoreGet Involved: Join us at the OEA PAC Convention
February 15, 2022
Registration for the OEA-PAC Convention is still open. Register Now! This year’s OEAC-PAC Convention will be held virtually, February 18th and 19th. Educators from around the state will vote to determine which candidates OEA-PAC will support. Candidates for the following offices will be seeking our...
Read MoreCongratulations Promising Practices Grant Recipients
February 15, 2022
Each Year OEA awards Promising Practices Grants to members to support student learning or professional development. This year’s recipients are: Sarah Parker: Sarah is a special education elementary teacher at Parry Center Edwards. Sarah’s $600 grant will be used to buy iPads to personalize...
Read MoreRethinking Schools- Climate Justice Workshop
February 15, 2022
Teaching Climate Disobedience: A Workshop Featuring the New Documentary, Necessity: Climate Justice & the Thin Green Line February 24, 2022, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (via Zoom) This workshop is built around the new film, Necessity: Climate Justice & the Thin Green Line, which examines stories of...
Read MoreSaturday, February 19th: Thurgood Production: Affinity Night for Educators of Color
February 15, 2022
PAT’s Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee invites BIPOC educators this Saturday, to Portland Playhouse's BIPOC Affinity Night production of Thurgood. Please register here to secure your PAT-sponsored ticket for the in-person Affinity Night production Saturday, February 19th, 7:30pm. Portland Playhouse is dedicating performances to patrons who identify...
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